Description
Kojic Acid is a heterocyclic organic compound. Within cosmetic ingredient nomenclature, it is also identified under the name KOJIC ACID. Its declared technical function in the European inventory corresponds to the categories of antioxidant and bleaching agent (bleaching).
The substance is regulated in Annex III of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, under reference 375, which places it within the list of substances that cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. The maximum authorized concentration in the ready-for-use product is "1 %". The authorized product type is restricted to "Face and hand products". As additional conditions, the regulatory framework establishes: "From 1 February 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be placed on the Union market. From 1 November 2025 cosmetic products containing that substance and not complying with the conditions shall not be made available on the Union market." The substance has no associated CMR classification nor additional mandatory labelling warnings under this entry.
The information presented is for technical reference only and does not constitute a recommendation for use or an efficacy claim.